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Respondus Lockdown Browser – How do I install two versions for use with Rutgers Canvas and another institution?

The version of Lockdown Browser available in Rutgers Canvas is different than the version from other institutions; each download file is tied to an institution.  If you need to use Lockdown Browser to take an exam or quiz in both Rutgers Canvas and another institution as part of a partnership program, then you will need to install two versions of the application on your computer. The directions below assume you have the Blackboard version already installed on your computer

PC

  1. Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser.
  2. Select the option for a second institution.radio dial for second institution highlighted
  3. Click Next.
  4. In your Windows menu, you will now see two versions of Lockdown Browser.

Application menu showing 2 versions of Lockdown browser

Macintosh

  1. Navigate to your Applications folder.
  2. Locate your existing copy of Lockdown Browser.
  3. Right-click to show the mouse menu.
  4. Click Rename.
  5. Rename the application to include version (School 1 Name).
  6. Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser. You may opt to rename the second version for Canvas.

Macition Application folder with 2 copies of Lockdown Browser